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The final week of Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty Spring Sale starts today. In case you missed the sale posts from over the last few weeks, every year Ulta hosts a 3-week long event with tons of makeup, skincare, hair products + fragrance items for 50% off of their original retail price. The usually host the sales 2-3 times a year and it's one of my favorite times to shop. You can score amazing, high-end products for 50% off which is pretty rare. The one kicker for the sale is that the items change out daily so when something's on sale, it's only good for that one day. You can shop both in-store + online though! Also another quick tip- Sephora is also currently matching the same deals on their site here + offering a few of their own items for 50% off too. I've also seen Amazon jump in some too- a few of the items they've price matched throughout the sale, others they haven't. It might be worth a check if you prefer to shop through them!
To keep things from being too repetitive, I won't ramble on as long in today's post but I will link my Week 1 Sale Picks here and I'll link Week 2 Sale Picks here. If you're curious about more info on the sale or my recommendations for those weeks, you might enjoy revisiting those!
**As always- here's your reminder to use Rakuten to earn some extra cash back if you're shopping online! I always plug them (not sponsored- I just love it and have been using it for years) because if you're not shopping with Rakuten, you're leaving extra money on the table. It's a free cash back "hosting" site where you can shop thousands of retailers and earn cash back on your purchases. I just looked at my own account and since signing up in 2012, I've earned over $1,100 by shopping through Rakuten! I tend to use it the most for places like Ulta, Sephora, Target, Nordstrom, etc. They have pretty much any national retailer you can think of and most places offer at least 1-2% cash back always, however you can sometimes earn up to 10-20% back! It definitely adds up over time and I use it every time I shop online.Alright, let's do this! Here are my top picks for Week 3 of Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty:
ULTA 21 DAYS OF BEAUTY SALE PICKS: WEEK 3
+ IGK Antisocial Dry Hair Leave-in Mask (Saturday, March 22nd; $18 sale price, regular $36)
+ MAC Fix+ Setting Spray (Friday, March 21st; $17 sale price, regular $34)
+ Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser (Friday, March 21st; $22.50 sale price, regular $45)
+ IGK Expensive Clear Gloss Top Coat (Saturday, March 22nd; $16 sale price, regular $32)
+ KVD Beauty Waterproof Tattoo Liquid Eyeliner (Wednesday, March 26th; $12.50 sale price, regular $25)
+ Kenra Pearl Detangler (Friday, March 21st; $13 sale price, regular $26)
+ Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation (Thursday, March 27th; $24.50 sale price, regular $49)
-SHOP THE SALE ON SEPHORA HERE-
Do you have your eye on anything from the sale?
I love sharing my picks with you all! Should you click on or make a purchase through the links in this post, I'll earn some money to keep on shopping! Pretty cool, huh? :)
I love sharing my picks with you all! Should you click on or make a purchase through the links in this post, I'll earn some money to keep on shopping! Pretty cool, huh? :)
Happy St. Paddy's Day! In light of Ulta's current 21 Days of Beauty Sale, today's post got pushed back to today and Friday's post was my Week 2 Ulta Sale Picks. Every month around the halfway point, I like to share the top 5 most popular blog posts here on TheKristenDiary.com. The rationale for putting the most popular posts in the middle of the month versus at the end really boils down to the fact that the first time I ever shared one of these, I chose to upload it halfway through the month. I then liked the idea of capturing the last bit of the previous month with the beginning bit of the current month so we've been running with it ever since! It logically makes zero sense at all but I think that's kind of the fun for me? If you're a new reader, I also think these round-ups are a cool way to see some different content. A lot of my older posts tend to circulate within these lists each month so it's a nice mix within the regular, newly posted content I share weekly. Here's the line-up for March:
1. SALT & STONE DEODORANT REVIEW + RESTOCK HAUL - For all my fellow "clean" deodorant lovers, Salt & Stone is my go-to. I've tried what feels like hundreds of non-toxic, aluminum free deodorants over the past 3-4 years. After countless brands and formulas, my favorite currently is still Salt & Stone. Their formula is the best one I've found so far, I love the packaging + the scent options. If you're someone interested in clean beauty, this blog post has a more in-depth review of my thoughts + the different scents I like.
2. OURA RING UNBOXING - I'm closing in on the three year mark of owning my Oura Ring! It is hands down one of my favorite splurges. I'm all about prioritizing my health and the Oura Ring provides great data and insight on sleep, activity, feminine health + more. I wear and sleep with in daily which makes tracking metrics seamless and very insightful. I also find it to be very accurate when it comes to how I'm feeling overall + my feminine cycle. For more info, check out my unboxing post here. I share all about the ring features, my ordering experience + more.
3. DESTINATION DISNEY | DIY DISNEY GIFT BASKET + DISNEY ESSENTIALS - Disney season is officially upon us! It's so fun to see this oldie post pop up in the most read posts each spring and summer. Several years back, I made this fun DIY Disney Gift Basket for my sister's birthday. She had planned a trip to Disney World with her bestie so I made her the basket, filled it with all things Disney and shared it in this post. I love that the post still gets lots of visitors every year- I had no clue it would end up being one of the most visited posts I've ever shared! If you're a Disney lover, have a trip planned or need a gift for another Disney lover- you might enjoy taking a scroll. I'll link the post here ;p
4. REVIEWING YASSO GREEK YOGURT BARS - I'm officially back on my fave fave Yasso Bars right now. It should really be no secret that I have a bit of a sugar problem- ya girl loves a sweet treat. Trying to balance that with a fitness plan and healthier eating can be tricky which is why I love these. They're greek yogurt "ice cream" bars that are a little more calorie/"diet" friendly but they still taste great and feel like an indulgence. Recently I also tried the poppables which are also a win! I chat a bit more about them in this review post + share my favorite flavors.
I love sharing my picks with you all! Should you click on or make a purchase through the links in this post, I'll earn some money to keep on shopping! Pretty cool, huh? :)
Week 2 of Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty kicks off today, March 14th! In case you missed the sale details, every year Ulta hosts a three week long sale event with tons of higher-end beauty products on major sale. The products and brands vary within makeup, skincare, haircare and fragrance and are all 50% off of their regular retail price. The only kicker is that the items change daily so sale prices for each item is only valid for one day only. You can shop both in-store or online at Ulta.com!
PS-- Sephora is also offering the same 50% off deals on the same items they also carry + some of their own sale picks! I will link the item's on their site below or you can shop here. I've also seen a few of the deal price matched here on Amazon too!
Last week I shared my top picks for Week 1 of the sale- I'll link that post here just in case you want a little more info on the sale or are curious about what was on sale last week. I've been trying not to go too crazy but with prices this good, there are a few things I just can't resist! Would you want to see a haul of everything I've bought once the sale is over? Let me know!
Let's get in to my Week 2 sale picks. All of my picks are the items that I'm the most interested in purchasing or are tried-and-true products that I love + would recommend. Over the years I've seen them included some of the same items over the years so it can be a good time to stock up on favorites as well as try out new products!
**One last thing-- if you're shopping online, make sure you earn some extra cash back with Rakuten!! I always plug them (not sponsored- I just love it and have been using it for years) because if you're not shopping with Rakuten, you're leaving extra money on the table. It's a free cash back "hosting" site where you can shop thousands of retailers and earn cash back on your purchases. I just looked at my own account and since signing up in 2012, I've earned over $1,100 by shopping through Rakuten! I tend to use it the most for places like Ulta, Sephora, Target, Nordstrom, etc. They have pretty much any national retailer you can think of and most places offer at least 1-2% cash back always, however you can sometimes earn up to 10-20% back! It definitely adds up over time and I use it every time I shop online.
Once again, *not sponsored* or obligated to share, however I do have a referral code if you want to sign up! If you use my code, after spending your first $30 through Rakuten (can be on any retailer), we'll both earn an additional $30 of cash back! I'll link my referral here if you want to sign up :)**
ULTA 21 DAYS OF BEAUTY SALE PICKS: WEEK 2
+ Peace Out Acne Redness Mist (Sunday, March 16th; $14 sale price, regular $28)
+ Lancôme Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting Volumizing Mascara (Friday, March 14th; $15 sale price, regular $30)
+ Nudestix Nudies Bloom/Matte/Glow Sticks (Monday, March 17th; $12-$17.50 sale price, regular $24-$35)
+ Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream (Friday, March 14th; $19.50-$35 sale price, regular $39-$70)
+ Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant (Saturday, March 15th; $34 sale price, regular $68)
+ OUAI Anti Frizz Creme (Saturday, March 15th; $14 sale price, regular $28)
+ Bumble & Bumble Dryspun Texture Sprays (Friday, March 14th; $18.50 sale price, regular $37)
-SHOP THE SALE ON SEPHORA HERE-
Do you have your eye on anything from the sale?
I love sharing my picks with you all! Should you click on or make a purchase through the links in this post, I'll earn some money to keep on shopping! Pretty cool, huh? :)
